On 1 December 2023, Université PSL became the newest member of The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities, reinforcing its commitment to academic excellence, research, and European collaboration. The Guild now consists of 22 research-intensive universities.
Founded in 2010, Université PSL (Paris Sciences et Lettres University) is a leading French research institution known for its interdisciplinary approach and commitment to fostering innovation. Ranked among the world’s top 50 universities, Université PSL draws directly from research to train researchers, artists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and managers who are aware of their social responsibility, both individual and collective.
PSL is composed of eleven distinguished institutions, including the Collège de France, Conservatoire National Supérieur d'Art Dramatique - PSL, Dauphine - PSL, École nationale des chartes - PSL, École nationale supérieure de Chimie de Paris - PSL, École normale supérieure - PSL, École Pratique des Hautes Études - PSL, ESPCI Paris - PSL, Institut Curie, Mines Paris - PSL, and Observatoire de Paris - PSL.
In addition to its member institutions, PSL benefits from the support of three prominent research organisations: CNRS, Inria, Inserm. This unique collaborative ecosystem positions PSL as a hub for groundbreaking interdisciplinary research and sets the stage for its active participation alongside Guild’s Members. It draws on the scientific strengths of all its schools to foster unique opportunities for its communities in education, research, technology transfer, and industrial and academic partnerships at national, European and international levels.
The Guild has been dedicated to bringing together research excellence from some of the best universities from across the European continent. The Jagiellonian University took active part in initiating the network, with the then JU Vice-Rector Prof. Stanisław Kistryn as one of its originators.
The full press release from the Guild and the UBB is available at this link.
